Speaking, Lin Shenghai looked at Lin Wu with complex eyes.
Before, when he believed Lin Wu was his biological daughter, he had truly loved her.
But Lin Wu had always been rebellious and unruly since she was young, disobedient, cold-faced to everyone, and she never called him Dad.
Furthermore, she often fought with children from other families, her studies had always been at the bottom of the class, and her conduct was worrisome!
Like this, how could she ever become the Lin Family's treasured daughter? She would only bring him shame!
Luckily, Lin Wu really wasn't his biological daughter, and the obedient and excellent Lin Qian they had found allowed him to save some face.
Looking at Lin Qian, Lin Shenghai became even more determined, "From now on, you are no longer a person of the Lin Family, do you understand?"
Lin Wu listened quietly, with shards of darkness dancing in the depths of her eyes.
"That's it? Are you done?"
Lin Jiangbai detested most her demeanor of not giving a damn about anyone, and added fiercely, "If you get into any trouble in the future, don't bring it back to the Lin Family! Don't use the Lin Family's name to stir up trouble!"
Hearing this, Lin Qian could no longer contain her excitement.
From now on, she would truly be the sole treasured daughter of the Lin Family, destined to enjoy endless glory and wealth!
But Lin Qian was still a bit worried and quickly said, "Dad, Mom, Brother, after all, she has lived with you for so long, there are feelings. Doing this so absolutely isn't so good. Otherwise, let her continue to stay with the Lin Family, and I'll call her 'sister' from now on."
The Lin Family members upon hearing this, all disagreed.
But before they had a chance to express themselves, they heard Lin Wu speak.
"No, you aren't my biological family, and you have no blood relation to me. Don't call me 'sister.' You're out of your league."
Lin Qian's expression twisted.
Lin Jiangchuan didn't like Lin Wu, but he liked his sister Lin Qian very much, and immediately defended her, "Our Qianqian is now the legitimate treasured daughter of the Lin Family; it's you who isn't worthy of our Qianqian!"
Fang Ruling felt guilty towards Lin Qian and could not stand anyone saying anything bad about her, angrily retorted, "You dare look down on Qianqian? What do you think you are!"
"Let me tell you the truth, when I was looking for Qianqian, I also took the opportunity to check on your biological parents, so don't say I don't have maternal feelings!"
"And the nurse who knew the truth back then said, your parents drove an old and tattered car, brought your mother to the hospital in a mess to give birth! After giving birth, they were so poor they couldn't even pay the hospital bill and just ran off!"
Her gaze at Lin Wu was filled with disdain, "With that kind of background, who knows what poor backwater you come from, destitute and so wretched you dare not see anyone! With such a family background, you don't even qualify to carry Qianqian's shoes!"
Upon hearing news of her biological parents, Lin Wu squeezed her fingertips.
Lin Shenghai said to Fang Ruling, "Why tell her all this? She's an ingrate; she surely won't appreciate you looking it up for her."
Lin Jiangbai also said, "Exactly, Mom, you are kind-hearted, but she's cold-hearted and won't appreciate it."
Amid the mocking voices, they heard Lin Wu sneer.
"What are you sneering for? What do you mean by that?"
Lin Shenghai asked displeased.
Lin Wu looked at them coldly and indifferently, and any last bit of softness in her heart disappeared.
"Just as you say, we sever ties, no longer associated. And don't regret it."
The air suddenly quieted.
A few seconds later, the Lin Family members laughed heartlessly.
"I'm dying of laughter, regret?" Lin Jiangchuan laughed so hard his stomach hurt, and tears came out of his eyes, "Lin Wu, open your eyes wide and see clearly, this is Beicheng, not your backwater place! The Lin Family here in Beicheng now has money and power; severing ties, only you will regret!"
Lin Qian advised pretentiously, "Second Brother, we've known each other for so long, it's not good to be like this."
Lin Jiangchuan directly said, "We need to cut off her delusions so she won't come trying to cling to us in the future!"
"That's right, Qianqian, not just anyone can join our Lin Family in the future!"
Lin Jiangbai thought to himself, even Shenggui treated them with such high regard. Wouldn't their Lin Family have plenty of opportunities to soar high in the future?!
At last, Lin Qian deliberately said, "But it's getting late now, and since Sister Lin Wu has just arrived, she must not have a place to stay. Why don't we talk about these matters later? Let her come back with us for tonight."
"That won't do. Where in the Lin Family does she have space to stay? Her room has been turned into your storage room," Fang Ruling said. "You are the blessing of our Lin Family; having you is enough for the household. We can't let her join us. What if she brings bad luck into the house!"
Lin Shenghai nodded in agreement, looking affectionately at Lin Qian.
Lin Qian blushed, "Mom and Dad are exaggerating too much."
"Not at all!"
Lin Jiangbai finished softly, then walked away with the others, bypassing Lin Wu with a look of distaste.
The manager, Song, felt that something was off but couldn't quite put his finger on what. He decided to bid the Lin Family farewell first.
Lin Wu watched the Lin Family coldly and rubbed her brows before turning to leave.
Not returning to the Lin Family was for the best.
She didn't want to be disgusted by going back anyway.
As she was leaving, Manager Song had already seen off the Lin Family and was about to return.
Encountering Lin Wu on his way back, Manager Song felt that same sense of oddness emerge once again.
It was hard to imagine that someone like Lin Wu could be the person the Lin Family described her to be.
Seeing how Lin Wu was treated by the Lin Family, he even felt a bit of sympathy for her.
Of course, he didn't feel guilty; after all, she had offended the boss's friend!
Manager Song withdrew his gaze and walked straight back in.
As he passed by, Manager Song suddenly heard a faint female voice: "Do you think your boss would approve of what you're doing?"
Manager Song's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Lin Wu warily. "What do you mean by that?"
Could this girl know their boss?
Impossible. According to the Lin Family, she came from the countryside. How could she possibly know someone like his boss, who would never set foot in the countryside?
Lin Wu glanced at Manager Song and said, "I'll remember you."
With that, she effortlessly hailed a taxi and left.
By the time Manager Song realized it, the car had already vanished.
Recalling the girl's extraordinary presence, Manager Song felt uneasy, wondering if he had crossed paths with someone he shouldn't have.
And that remark about the boss...
He quickly took out his phone and messaged the boss, "Boss, the Lin Family has left Shenggui's place. But the Lin Family has two daughters, and I'm not sure which one you were referring to?"
The boss actually replied immediately!
"Open your damn eyes and see clearly, it's the one from the Lin Family who just came back!"
"That's my big brother's daughter. We must treat her well! If she suffers any grievances, watch out for your hide!"
After reading the message, Manager Song breathed a sigh of relief.
It was Miss Lin Qian who the Lin Family celebrated, so it seemed that he hadn't made a mistake.
Feeling reassured, Manager Song suddenly wanted to ask his own boss, how on earth did he take a liking to Miss Lin Qian?
In terms of temperament, speech, or insight, the boss's taste was a bit...
After all, Manager Song was timid and didn't dare to ask that question out loud.